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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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